Problems connecting to the internet - t61

I just recieved my t61, which is a superb notebook, but i'm having trouble connecting to the internet.

I spoke with ISP and they tried to help but said its an error with the computer not picking up the internet.

I plugged in the ethernet cable to my notebook and restarted the modem, then under LAN it just keeps saying 'unidentified network' and will not let me get on the internet. My modem is showing that it recognizes I have the computer hooked up.

Re: Problems connecting to the internet - t61

Can you give us some additional details? Cable or DSL? Is there a router in the mix? If so, which one?

Try turning the modem and computer both off. Connect the ethernet cable from one to the other (take the router out of the mix if you're using one). Turn on the modem and let it sync itself to the cable/dsl first. Then turn on the computer. Any luck?